Notes from Jewish South America

31.07.09

JUF News : Notes from Jewish South America World ORT mission to Latin America by Cindy Sher taken from JUF news South America has a rich Jewish history, one that most Jews outside of Latin America know little about. Article extract… By Cindy Sher Managing Editor South America has a rich Jewish history, one that mostJews outside of Latin America know little about. Thisspring, I traveled to South America to learn about theJewish communities of two countries, Uruguay andArgentina, on a media mission organized by ORTAmerica. ORT America is supported by World ORT, the not-forprofit,non-governmental education and trainingorganization, and a beneficiary of JUF overseas dollarsthrough the United Jewish Communities.In addition to making some new Jewish friends inUruguay and Argentina, I got to eat some world-famousArgentine (kosher) steak, take in a Tango show, and brush up on my college SpanishSalud! To see full article from the Jewish United Fund please click the link below. Read full story of ORT Chicago’s mission to South America from JUF or Read full story of ORT Chicago’s mission to South America.